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This is usually a happy time of year for college basketball, a chance for the game to take center stage with all eyes focused on March Madness. But just days before the Final Four tips off in Indianapolis, the mood surrounding the tournament has turned serious. With both its title game and its headquarters located in Indiana's capital, the NCAA is facing widespread pressure to take a stand against a hotly debated state law that many fear will lead to discrimination against gays and lesbians. The outcry has come from a range of voices, with current and former players — including Charles Barkley and Reggie Miller — joining gay rights groups in a call to action. Some...

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